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One-Pot Low-Calorie Recipes

Find healthy, delicious one-pot low-calorie recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.

Herbed Yogurt-Rice Soup

The grains of rice disappear into the yogurt as it's simmered and stirred, thickening the soup and giving it substance. Serve warm or chilled, depending on the weather.

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Greens with Crispy Onions (Hendbeh b' Zeit)

Wilted greens topped with fried onions is a mezze must. Bitter dandelion greens are the most flavorful, but chard or kale--really any green or a combination of them--tastes delicious.

Lentil Sloppy Joes

This simple recipe for slow-cooked sloppy joes is perfect for vegetarians as the traditional beef is replaced with heart-healthy lentils.

Teriyaki Beef Soup

Teriyaki sauce and ginger add Asian flavor to this beef, rice and vegetable soup. It's a filling meal, yet has under 200 calories per serving.

Sweet Asian Beef Stir-Fry

This Asian-inspired beef stir-fry recipe is loaded with crisp-tender vegetables and served over spaghetti with a sweet orange-teriyaki sauce. If you don't have spaghetti noodles in your pantry, substitute soba noodles, rice or quinoa.

Black Bean Chili

This filling black bean chili recipe is loaded with protein and ready in just 45 minutes. We've provided several variations for this recipe to suit your flavor and dietary preferences.

Lemon & Dill Chicken Noodle Soup

The addition of lemon and dill adds a welcome twist to this classic, slow-cooked chicken noodle soup recipe.

Rosemary-Roasted Leg of Lamb

Fresh rosemary, garlic and pepper give this tender lamb a robust Mediterranean zing without adding a lot of calories, fat or carbohydrates.

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Moroccan Lamb Tagine

A tagine is a Moroccan stew that is named after the earthenware dish it is cooked in. We use a slow cooker for this tasty version, which features lamb, sweet potatoes, dates and olives.

Rosemary Roast Leg of Lamb

Carrots, celery and onions--diced small for a wonderful blend of flavors--are a rustic complement to the garlicky lamb in this main dish recipe.

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

This easy, slow-cooker recipe will have you planning a trip to the islands. Moist, Jamaican-jerk chicken thighs, hearty black beans, tropical pineapple and a hint of jalapeño are served up over brown rice for a truly tasty and satisfying meal.

Italian-Style Turkey & Penne Skillet

This delicious one-skillet pasta meal-for-two is ready in just 35 minutes! Turkey--seasoned with a spicy Italian-seasoning blend--is served with tomoto sauce and wilted spinach over multi-grain pasta.

Italian Cocktail Meatballs

Use your slow-cooker to make this tasty appetizer.

Italian Bean Stew

Sweet turkey sausage and cannellini beans are featured in this delicious stew.

Italian Ale Mussels

Serve this elegant dish garnished with fennel fronds with a side of grilled artisanal bread slices.

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Oatmeal Brunch Casserole

Because they are full of soluble fiber, oats can help to moderate blood sugar levels by slowing digestion. They taste great combined with apples, cherries and walnuts in this hearty, 30-minute breakfast casserole.

Barley-Squash Gratin

Barley is an excellent source of fiber, and in this slow-cooker recipe it's paired with nutrient-dense spinach and butternut squash. Topped with shredded Parmesan cheese, this side dish will be happy sharing a plate with whatever else you're serving.

Hungarian Goulash

Layer the vegetables, meat and tomato mixture in your slow cooker in the morning and let it cook it until dinner. All you'll need to do is prepare the noodles and this beef stew will be ready to serve.

Cranberry Beef Roast

This beef roast dinner is worthy of guests! As the brisket slowly simmers, the delicate sweetness of cranberries smooths out the flavor of the marinara sauce. Whip up a side of mashed potatoes or fresh corn on the cob to round out this meal.

Slow-Cooker Clam Chowder

Plan to make this slow-cooker chowder recipe when you have a busy day at work. Put in just a few minutes of prep in the morning and you'll be rewarded with a hearty clam chowder come dinnertime.